AHEAD OF Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

ahead of

preposition

Definition of ahead of

as in before

earlier than always arrives at school ahead of the bus we were cautioned not to fill out any of the test answers ahead of time

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Relevance

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as in in advance of

preceding in space the three lost children emerged from the forest, with the family dog walking proudly ahead of them

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Recent Examples of ahead of Following the consolidation, layoffs at several properties, including Carowinds, occurred ahead of its seasonal opening last year. — Charlotte Observer, 25 Aug. 2026 The sidebar, introduced in 2021 to showcase high-profile new series on the big screen ahead of release, will also feature Netflix titles Dead-End Job and Blue Road. — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026 Tyler Batty, Bo Richter, Cam'Ron Stewart and Chaz Chambliss currently sit ahead of Dyson on the depth chart. — Ren Clayton, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026 Official broadcasts will be announced no later than six days ahead of kickoff. — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ahead of

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But his record of publicly interacting with Piker — including at a pool party just before the primary — remains a sore point among some Michigan Democrats.

— Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 27 Aug. 2026
Sima Sistani, who led WeightWatchers for close to three years before departing in 2024, is launching Liberation of Flowers, inspired by her Persian roots.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of before

Preposition

The technology was also tested against deceptive behaviour, an in a different scenario, fishing boats appeared to retreat while vessels from another direction accelerated toward the coastguard ship.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
The informant cut a deal with prosecutors to record Vaughn and testify against him in exchange for drug charges against him being dropped.

— Brett Barrouquere, Arkansas Online, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of against

Preposition

The deal also extends the expiration date of non-refundable tax credits issued prior to 2025 by up to five years.

— Gene Maddaus, Variety, 29 Aug. 2026
Aryna Sabalenka walks on the court with her dog prior to a practice session on Arthur Ashe Kids Day during the 2026 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Sunday, August 23, 2026 in Flushing, NY.

— Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

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